FARMINGTON — William John “Jack” McKee Jr. of Kingfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, at Sandy River Nursing Home. Jack was born on Nov. 7, 1924, at Mt. Jackson, Pa., (near New Castle), the son of the late William John McKee Sr. and Lois Gibson McKee. He graduated from North Beaver Township High School […]
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Franklin County police remind motorists to be wary of moose and deer crossings
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department reminds drivers that the months of May and June are notorious for high rates of motor vehicle collisions with deer and moose. In just the past week, the department has responded to five motor vehicle crashes involving deer and two involving moose. The car-deer crashes occurred in […]
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Kingfield collision kills deer; driver unhurt
KINGFIELD — Franklin County Sheriff’s Department investigated a collision between a sport utility vehicle and a deer Tuesday night on Route 27. Alexander Larochelle, 19, of Kingfield escaped injury when a deer ran in front of his 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada at about 9:39 p.m., Lt. David Rackliffe said. The deer was killed. The accident occurred […]
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Second suspect charged in Tranten’s Too armed robbery
FARMINGTON — A Vassalboro man was charged Monday on a count of felony robbery in connection to an armed robbery at Trantens Too on June 18, 2012, in Kingfield. He is the second man charged in the case. Matthew Santamore, 22, is accused of driving the getaway vehicle during the robbery, Franklin County Sheriff Scott […]
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Kingfield selectmen forming committee to study leaving SAD 58
KINGFIELD — Selectmen agreed to seek volunteers to discuss the town’s future in SAD 58. Recently, the town of Eustis formed a stand-alone district, leaving Philips, Avon, Strong, and Kingfield as members. At the Monday night meeting, Selectman Mervin Wilson urged selectmen to form a committee to discuss whether the town’s voters might benefit from […]
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Madison man arrested in Tranten’s Too robbery; second suspect faces charges
KINGFIELD — A Madison man was arrested Monday at Somerset County Jail in Madison on a charge of felony robbery in connection to an armed robbery at Tranten’s Too at about 8 p.m. on June 18, 2012. Kaleb Bowring, 20, was arrested on the robbery charge and has been identified as the actual armed robber, […]
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Kingfield board OKs new rules, fees for hall
KINGFIELD — Selectmen on Monday night approved new Webster Hall rental fees and usage policies that will take effect July 1. At the board meeting, Administrative Assistant Leanna Targett presented some modifications that address cleaning requirements and rental costs for types of events. “It hasn’t really changed from what you had before, but I just […]
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Cub Scout pack being formed OXFORD — The Anderson Staples American Legion in conjunction with Boy Scout Troop 196 are announcing the formation of a Cub Scout pack to be located at the legion. Cub Scout coordinator Tom Leeman, also a Boy Scout Troop leader, announced the first steps in forming a new Cub Scout […]
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Two injured when Jeep swerves to miss deer
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Two Kingfield residents were injured Tuesday when the Jeep they were in swerved to miss a deer on Route 142 and struck a utility pole and hit a tree, Lt. David Rackliffe of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department said Wednesday. Deputy Sandy Burke responded to the accident at about 2:40 p.m. The […]
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Bangor woman facing several charges from drugs, warrants
KINGFIELD – A Franklin County Sheriff’s deputy found 5 to 6 grams of suspected bath salts Friday after he stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said Tuesday. Cpl. Ken Charles stopped a vehicle driven by Nicole B. Dupont, 23, of Bangor in Kingfield and learned that she had several warrants […]